2017 Annual Municipal Report

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1 DISTRICT OF HUDSON S HOPE Annual Municipal Report 2017 Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2016

2 2017 Annual Municipal Report Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2016 Phone: Fax: Dudley Drive, Hudson s Hope, BC V0C 1V0 Page 2 of 20

3 Table of Contents Council of the District of Hudson s Hope Page 4 Message from the Mayor Page Municipal Objectives and Progress Measures Page Anticipated Objectives and Measures Page Statement of Tax Exemptions Page Statement of Disqualifications Page Audited Financial Statements Page 16 Page 3 of 20

4 District of Hudson s Hope Council Mayor Gwen Johansson Mayor Johansson was elected as Mayor in December of 2012 following a By Election. She has served on Council since Contact Information: mayor@hudsonshope.ca Work: Cell: Councillor Travous Quibell travous@hudsonshope.ca Cell: Councillor Dave Heiberg dave@hudsonshope.ca Cell: Councillor Kelly Miller kelly@hudsonshope.ca Cell: Councillor Nicole Gilliss nicole@hudsonshope.ca Cell: Councillor Caroline Beam caroline@hudsonshope.ca Cel: Councillor Heather Middleton heather@hudsonshope.ca Cell: Page 4 of 20

5 Message from the Mayor Mayor s Annual Report for 2017 On behalf of Hudson s Hope Council, I am pleased to present the 2017 Annual Report which provides a summary of the prior year s activities and accomplishments as well as an overview of the District s financial position was the year of the Public Works Shop. After many years of hoping, saving and planning, dreams became reality as land was purchased, plans were finalized, and a contractor engaged. A new 14,400 square foot post and beam metal-clad building at a new location replaced the one that had served us since the 1960 s. We anticipate the new one serving the District for at least that long, hopefully longer. Public Works also installed two campground-style bathrooms, the first of several planned for our parks. Hudson s Hope Fire Rescue continued to build upon its wildfire firefighting capabilities by purchasing various wildfire suppression equipment including a purpose-built side by side off road vehicle which carries water and a pump for fire suppression, and continuing to conduct provincially-recognized wildfire firefighting training for staff. We have worked with the medical service providers to obtain the services of a permanent doctor as well as ensure continued operation of the tele-pharmacy. Council has expanded its role in recreation in the District with appointment of a Recreation and Special Events coordinator. A campground reservation system was introduced. The District took over maintenance of the curling club and improved the arena with new compressors and switching to high-efficiency lighting in the arena. Work to uncover and document a dinosaur trackway of international significance west of Hudson s Hope was undertaken by local and international paleontologists during the summer months. For the first time, the District recognized a Youth Volunteer of the Year in addition to the adult award. We also recognized two youths who grew up in Hudson s Hope, Angharad Ward for her success in international curling competitions, and Jake Watson, for his success on the international rodeo circuit. Planning for the future, the District purchased a strip of land adjacent to Highway 29 to be designated as light industrial to serve present and future demand. Planning is also underway for the installation of a large solar array to help reduce electricity costs and for renovation of the outdated sewage treatment plant, both of which will be completed in has been a busy year, one that has positioned us well going forward. Sincerely, Mayor Gwen Johansson Page 5 of 20

6 Municipal Objectives and Progress Measures Council Strategic Plan and Progress Report 2016 (-2017) Department Objective Strategies Measures Progress Administration Financial Management System Collective Agreement Renewal Public Private Partnership Implement automatic account reallocation batches Implement a new financial variance report specification for periodic budgeting Dissolve Deputy Clerk position; install Corporate Officer position Develop a staff resources plan to ensure adequate staffing levels to meet operational requirements for the next 5 years. Exploring assigning support staff to senior management: 3-day position, to be assigned to Foreman. Negotiate renewal of Collective Agreement Council review and adopt a policy for P-3s. Operational by fall of Operational by fall of Obtain BCGEU approval; hire Corporate Officer by summer 2016 Begin Staffing plan by end of budgeted in Commence negotiation late 2016 Policy adoption. On-going: Partially complete. Complete. Obtained BCGEU approval for one year try-out spring 2016; posted CO position: reviewing resumes Hired one permanent part-time person to assist with asset management, assist Foreman and Director of Protective Services and do CARIP tracking and reporting. Completed: effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 Not started Increase operational efficiencies through increased Policy Governance Adopt policies that provide clear direction to staff and elected officials including Council remuneration, grants to organizations, sponsorships, allocation of Grants including Fair Share, Gas Tax, Small Community, etc. Completed policies: Work Clothing Purchasing; Insurance Expansion Coverage; Tent Rental; Freedom of Information Requests; Financial Assistance Grants; Internet Reservation System; Swimming Pool Orientation; Tree Planting; Youth Volunteer of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Employee Fitness Rebate; Ice Making Policy; Youth Councillor; Transfer Site Recovery; Council Attendance; Appreciation; Vaping. Completed policies: Work Clothing Purchasing; Insurance Expansion Coverage; Tent Rental; Freedom of Information Requests; Financial Assistance Grants; Internet Reservation System; Swimming Pool Orientation; Tree Planting; Youth Volunteer of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Employee Fitness Rebate; Ice Making Policy; Youth Councillor; Transfer Site Recovery; Council Attendance. Adopt and update bylaws: Garbage Collection; Subdivision Services; Council Procedures; To develop new bylaws adopted and update existing Completed Bylaws: Garbage Collection; Subdivision and Page 6 of 20

7 Zoning and OCP amendments; Fees and Charges; Local Area Service; Local Area Service Parcel Tax; Ticket Information; Inter- Community Business Licence; bylaws: Garbage Collection; Subdivision Services; Council Procedures; Zoning and OCP amendments; Fees and Charges; Ticket Information; Inter-Community Business Licence; Local Area Service; Local Area Service Parcel Tax; Development Servicing; Council Procedures; Fees and Charges; Local Area Service; Local Area Service Parcel Tax; Ticket Information; Inter-Community Business Licence; On-going Bylaws: OCP and Zoning amendments. Planning and Development Prepare an economic development and marketing strategy to support investment in the District, including downtown improvements Commissioned the assistance of Integrated Economic Solutions Inc. to help with developing a strategy to stimulate the use of the airport runway, Atkinson Property and Light Industrial Zone: marketing video of the areas has been completed. Provide Action Plan. Implementation plan provided Inquiring to interested businesses about: locating to Light Industrial Zone; developing the Atkinson Property subdivision. Develop airport runway. Site C Mitigation Agreement Hired legal counsel to negotiate a better offer from BCH. Negotiating Community Measures Agreement with BC Hydro for matters related to Site C. Continuing success. Discussions started with BCH in June On-going, to sign a BCH Partnering Relationship Agreement in 2017: includes the development of a subdivision at the Atkinson Property and signed agreement to sell 10 of these lots. To acquire Provincial Crown lands for Light Industrial Use Discussion with Public through Public Hearings; have FLNRO to assist in acquiring land Discussions started with FLNRO and FrontCounterBC. Have had informal discussions with public. Submitted land acquisition applications to FrontCounterBC 1 st approval phase successful. Hire Archeological consultant to asses Light Industrial lands for archeological sites. Received Crown Grant Offer from FLNRO. Purchased in June Use District owned lands to create new housing opportunities To engage public and developers for their comments. To target and identify corporations that this strategy can benefit them and to have discussion on this matter by end of On-going though have discussed this opportunity with BCH completed in 2017 re Atkinson Property. Conduct a recreational needs assessment to determine the long-term needs for community Identify all user groups and develop a response form for the public at large To have received all responses by summer % complete Page 7 of 20

8 Government and Administration Staff Resources Plan Develop a staff resources plan to ensure adequate staffing levels to meet operational requirements for the next 5 years, specifically an Office Assistant / Asset Management Data Entry Clerk. Staffing plan adopted by Council Budgeted to hire one, 3- day part-time permanent position. 2016, 100% Complete: hired 1-3 day parttime permanent Office Assistant / Asset Management Data Entry Clerk. Develop a combined Safety Officer & Bylaw Enforcement Officer JD Hire a full-time nonunionized position To hire in 2017 Develop a one-year temporary Special Events Coordinator JD To hire non-unionized 1-year term position Signed 1-year term contract September, 2016 Dissolve Deputy Clerk position; Develop a Corporate Officer JD To hire permanent non-unionized position Signed indeterminate contract August 2, Medical Services Through the Medical Services Working Group complete a plan for additional medical support at the clinic. Initiate an undertaking similar to the Physician Recruiting Program to address the concerns with ambulance service in the District. Second physician or NP at the Clinic Improved ambulance service; alternatively acquire X-ray Technician and/or Lab Technician. Secured Xray/Lab Technician 2015: 100% complete. Technician hired in 2015 left in Rehired 4-day week Lab Tech / X-ray Tech. Acquire new doctor through Locum; and X-ray/Lab Tech In place by year-end. Inquiring through Ministry of Health Rural General Practitioner Program Hired locum for 4 months in 2016, as well as, hired a permanent doctor in December Tourism Increase visits from regional tourists Promote District as Playground of the Peace Rebranding with focus on community and region. Signage 90% completed. Enhance museum, promote community living and business opportunities Work with museum on expansion plans, promote opportunities in region Museum expansion plans in place, promotion strategy in place. Awarded substantial grant to complete expansion through District of Hudson's Hope Grants to Communities Policy. Continue partnership with NPEDC/NDIT Apply on grant opportunities: Grant Writing; Economic Development Capacity Building; Community Hall and Recreation Facility Program 2015 and 2016: applied to Grant Writing; Economic Development Capacity Building; Community Hall and Recreation Facility Program all successful outcomes. All approved. Taxation Increase revenue from future resource development Staff to report on impacts of boundary extension to include future resource development in area Report completed and strategies adopted Not started: no action taken in Advocacy Items Promote activities that will enhance the social and Utilization of the coal resource, promote locally including community benefits Coal mines inactive in the immediate region Letters of support issued for licenses and bulk sampling. Coal Page 8 of 20

9 economic well-being of the community mining is on hold as of November No action taken in Natural Gas resource including Liquefied Natural Gas, promote locally including community benefits Export pipelines and LNG plants constructed. In progress, meetings with proponents ongoing and participation in EA. No action taken in Enhancement of the agricultural industry and promotion through a regional agricultural plan through the PRRD Regional Agricultural Plan adopted and promotion of the industry activity. In Progress 25% complete PRRD lead on this item. North Peace Airport growth promotion with additional carriers Additional carriers attracted to airport, promote usage FSJ. PRRD lead on this item. Promote and enhance partnerships with First Nations, PRRD, School District and Resource companies Partnerships and agreement executed. Agreements signed with West Moberly First Nation, remaining organizations inprogress. Other indicatives and discussions on-going. Encourage in-community housing for resource base company employees Housing in place and occupied; encourage development in other housing zones Multi-family dwelling units in place on Arena Road and Paquette Ave. on-going development with second parcel. Completed and ongoing discussions with resource companies; to encourage development of Atkinson property. Develop Atkinson Property Identify and discuss with developer 5% complete - Discussions in progress Operational Priorities Water Main Replacement Program 2013 to 2023 To apply for BCF grant to replace water and sewer mains Engineering awarded. Assessment of pipes reflects additional 40- year life span. Water waste facility upgrade To secure funding through the Building Canada Fund To tender and award contract. Complete construction in Sewer Main installation project for Jamieson Subdivision, Thompson Subdivision and Light Industrial Zone. Apply for BCF grant funding Application submitted May 2016 Application unsuccessful. Upgrade of sewage treatment and disposal 2013 to 2018 Develop Engineering and Planning documents, tender and construct in Submission to and awarding of grant in To begin tendering in July Application approved. Engineering documents complete, tendering document Page 9 of 20

10 complete. Project 10% complete. Access issues District Office Construct new back stairs with own funds. Complete by Completed. District office records keeping. To scan all sensitive documentation in office and categorize on server When able to Hyperlink all documents on server 80% - Ongoing New Public Works Shop 2016 RFP for Bid, Build Shop Yard Site Initial RFP process halted due to noncompliance. RFP Reissued June To complete in 2016 sole sourced contract in 2016, to complete construction in Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Plan including equipment Purchase of 2 nd new garbage truck Ordered - 90% Complete Purchase of DPW capital equipment Use Capital Works Reserve funds for purchase of: Land fill oil containment; Machinery & Equipment; 2 Pickups; Power Lift Tail-gate Pick-up; Street Sweeper; WTP Back-up generator; Office Back-up generator; Garbage Truck; Fire Truck - Beryl Prairie FH; purchase of crush gravel; steamer, high efficiency lighting for arena, 4 high efficiency furnaces for arena, cardboard recycle bin, two portable generators for lift station and other operational needs, alarm system for Kendrick lift station, bulk fuel tank for vehicles, repair office cement stair case, completion of ball field, installation of washroom at ball field, 1 kilometre of paving, installation of hydrant at Montieth St., installation of security cameras at: Shop, VIC, Office and Arena, installation of computer tracking systems at pool and arena, computerized campground reservation system, Ice resurfacer, Purchase all equipment in 2014/15 Items purchased: 2014:, 2 pickup trucks; tennis backboard, 2015: Fire Truck, Street Sweeper, dual Fuel tank, Steamer, Pressure washer, 1 pick-up truck, crush gravel, back-up generators for water treatment plant, Beryl Prairie Fire Hall and Office, high efficiency lighting for arena, 4 high efficiency furnaces for arena, bulk fuel tank for vehicles, repair office cement stair case, purchase of crush gravel; alarm system for Kendrick lift station, two portable generators for lift station and other operational needs, completion of ball field, installation of washroom at ball field, 1 kilometre of paving, installation of hydrant at Montieth St., 2016: pick-up truck, 2 nd garbage truck, ice resurfacer, installation of security cameras at: Shop, VIC, Office and Arena, installation of Page 10 of 20

11 Protective Services Trails: Jamieson Subdivision Trails: Canyon Drive Apply to BC Bike and 150 Canada Fund for bike trail. Apply to Rural Dividend Fund for walking trail Application submitted Application submitted Library Computer and building upgrades New server sharing with District office; furnace and water heater upgrade Emergency Operations Centre and EOC Training Emergency Social Services Warning Sirens repair/replacement Wild Fire Protection Program Reduce wildfire risk to community Qualify department to the BC Exterior Fire Fighter Training Standard Apply for funding; continue to identify training opportunities Apply to UBCM Grants for Fuel Fire Treatment Project Beryl Prairie Conduct strategic fuel fire treatment projects in Jamieson Woods, Lynx Creek. Develop new lesson plans, skills competency checklists, and exams Qualify in-house instructors Improve training record processes Develop training schedules Application for Beryl Prairie submitted in Grant awarded in Percentage of fuel treatment projects completed. Percentage of mandatory competencies completed. computer tracking systems at pool and arena, computerized campground reservation system, Awaiting approval fall of 2016, application unsuccessful. Awaiting approval fall of Application unsuccessful. Completed 2016 Emergency Operation Plan Updated, EOC training on-going Not started Research on-going deferred to 2018 Project 80% complete, completion in % complete 80% complete Training ongoing Anticipated Objectives and Measures DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE STRATEGIES MEASURES PROGRESS Government and Administration Staff Resources Plan Combine Safety Officer & Bylaw Enforcement Officer position. Advertise for 1 full-time. To hire in (possibly reclassify Forman position back to Director of Public Works), or hire additional Assistant Foreman position. To determine by end of June. In initial stages of discussion. By law Enforcement Implement enforcement through Bylaw Adjudication System Priority Regulatory Bylaws enforced through adjudication To affect once Safety Officer / Enforcement Bylaw Officer is hired in July, 2017 Page 11 of 20

12 Purchase SUV, Trade in Prius Advertise tender offers in spring Award tender in summer Purchase SUV late summer. Ensure Water & Sewer utility rates cover the cost of delivery. To assess rates and develop a financial revenues plan to recover costs, over time. Implement this plan in 2017 over five to ten years until surplus is realized. Planning and Development Coal Industry Continue to work closely with the four proposed mines to ensure their impacts on the community are positive and that incommunity housing is realized Mines to operate in a standard acceptable to the community and the workforce and their families to be residents of the community No coal mining going on as of yet. Received in June 2017 FrontCounterBC referral, for coal licence applications review. The four applications under review are: Canadian Kailuan Dehua Mines Co. Ltd, Canada Beneland Energy Inc., P. Burns Resources Ltd., and Richfield Minerals Inc. Use District owned lands to create new housing opportunities To engage public and developers for their comments. To target and identify corporations that this strategy can benefit them. Secondary Industry Look for opportunities to attract secondary industries to diversify the economy from extraction activities only Contracted Integrated Economic Solutions to assist in this project. Have four interested developers to acquire properties in the District of Hudson's Hope. Prepare a communications strategy that includes public engagement methods, social media, community satisfaction surveys and media relations Obtain assistance from consultants To have strategy finalized by end of 2016 Not started. Site C Mitigation Agreement Hired legal counsel to negotiate a better offer from BCH. Negotiating Community Measures Agreement with BC Hydro for matters related to Site C. Continuing success. Discussions started with BCH in June BCH Partnering Relationship Agreement to be signed in January 2017: includes the development of a subdivision at the Atkinson Property and signed agreement to sell 10 of these lots. Page 12 of 20

13 Tourism Partnerships and Promotional Material ATV Campgrounds Pool Upgrades Cameron Lake Playground Advance construction of ATV park. Continue expanding facility signage Develop a regional marketing plan Prepare trade show booths targeting tourism and economic opportunities Implement the agreement with the West Moberly First Nation and start discussions with the Saulteau FN. Plan to develop two ATV campgrounds around the Dinosaur Campground area. Purchase patron items to enhance experience at pool. Replace natural grass with turf Upgrade playground at Cameron Lake Marketing Plan adopted Panels for trade booth competed. Regular meetings established with WMFN and Saulteau FN Discussions with NDIT and applying for grants to assist local business Received Licence of Occupation and Offer of Tenure from FLNRO for one ATV campground area. To approve and sign. Purchase before 2018 season start. Tender and award during pool season To complete by summer of 2017 Some trade show participation with BCH in Hudson s Hope and in FSJ. On-going: in the process of acquiring a 2 nd ATV campground area: to be completed in Install before 2018 season close. Complete installation at end of pool season. Project completed in 2017 Access grant funding. ATV Park Deferred. Complete by 2018/19. Sidewalks and Trails Resubmit applications in 2017/ : unsuccessful submissions of grant applications to BC Bike, Rural Dividend Fund and 150 Canada Fund. Curling Rink Light Replacement Tender for bids summer of 2018 Award tender summer 2018 Complete replacement by early fall Facilities Signage Access NDIT Trails program Install all sings (19). Signage 90% complete to complete in 2017 Skateboard Park Tender for skateboard park design Award design tender. Construct in Complete design by end of Economic Development Develop a marketing strategy to help stimulate population growth in the community, including downtown improvements Create strategy to communicate and market Atkinson residential property, airstrip and Light Industrial Area to bring in large business to make use of these areas To identify and target corporations that this strategy can benefit and to have discussion on this matter by end of % complete - Have commissioned consultant, Integrated Economic Solutions to begin developing this marketing and communications strategy, on-going. Page 13 of 20

14 Meet with resource companies to encourage locating resource-based housing for their staff within the District of Hudson's Hope boundaries where services exist (action led by Mayor and CAO) Create strategy to communicate and market Atkinson residential property and other privatelyowned properties for subdivision development. To identify and target developers and industry to develop aforementioned areas. Have discussed this opportunity with a few developers discussions ongoing. Participate in discussion promoting additional air carriers at Fort St John Airport (action led by Council) To sign Purchase and Sale Agreement with BCH, sell 10 lots to BCH at Atkinson Subdivision. Continue to maintain a Councillor / Representative on the North Peace Airport Society representing Council and its concerns Subdivision development to begin May 2017, complete in September of Taxation Fairness and Equity Continue negotiations with province on GIL Tax ratio issues Operational Priorities Meet with the Province to discuss continuation of provincial grants in lieu of District of Hudson's Hope taxes for general purposes and inclusion of grants in lieu of school taxes (led by Mayor and CAO) Work with BCH and BC Assessment in regards to newly exempted GIL properties for Site C. Resurface airstrip Landscape Plan Build a business case to present to Province that underlines the need for sustainable tax revenue outside of increasing of property tax due to low population. To increase one time payment BCH is offering Increasing new carriers and or more flights at FSJ airport Once subdivision is completed to invoke Purchase and Sale Agreement with BCH To realize increased GIL revenues. To realize increased GIL revenues. To resolve by end of 2017 Surface airstrip not started. North Peace Airport Society lead on this venture. Director of Protective Services appointed as Representative. To sell properties by end of September To resolve in Assess need for 3-way vacuum truck If required assess design during the year. To advertise tender offers in Downtown Enhancements Access NDIT facade program Complete by Recycling Program Enhancements Better organize Transfer Site. tender new contract. Complete by Completed Waste water facility upgrade Secured funding from BCF Tendered and awarded contract Beattie Sewer lift station upgrade Solar panels: To secure funding through the Strategic Priorities Fund 2015: identified grant funding for this project. Should we receive funding will tender and award contract. 2015: grant submitted to Strategic Priorities Fund for Arena, Completion by fall of Scheduled completion by : Approved grant of $1,350,000, acquired project Page 14 of 20

15 Construct new Public Works Shop Atkinson Subdivision Water Main Replacement Program 2013 to 2023 Develop a road management plan as part of the asset management plan Ensure that there is a replacement plan for all new infrastructure and consider operating costs in developing that plan Community Hall, curling rink, Shop among other buildings. engineers to manage project 100% complete: awarded contract in 2017, expect project completion Sole sourced late Enter into contract. Construction completed Sign Agreement with BCH to develop subdivision at the Atkinson property. To apply for BCF grant for 2014/15 intake to replace water and sewer mains; consultations with public through draft borrowing bylaw deferred to later date. To apply for Federal Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Funding for Capacity Building to complete an Asset Management Plan including training. Intend to train an individual regardless of receiving funding as per staffing plan. To apply for Federal Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Funding for Capacity Building to complete an Asset Management Plan including training. Intend to train an individual regardless of receiving funding as per staffing plan. Begin construction and complete in Have the road management plan competed by To research EK35 product in 2016 for inclusion in 2017 budget. Have all historical data of each asset entered in a Works Management software program by 2016 with preventive maintenance schedule complete for each asset Completion in September of This project is deferred to We believe the piping assets have a remaining lifespan of 40 more years. Application to SPF unsuccessful. To continue road management planning in Application to SPF submitted on time application denied. Personnel hired in Asset management program populating of SmartTools computer program on-going. Purchase Gravel Truck Call for tenders Award by spring 2018 On-going to complete by late summer water valve Replacement To tender and award by July 2017 Construction complete by September 2017 On going. Wood Burner Receive quotes by August 2017 Purchase by fall of 2017 Beryl Prairie Well Upgrade Receive quotes by August 2017 Complete work by fall of 2017 Evaluate cost recovery methods for existing and new infrastructure Undertake an aquifer study for the community and To apply for Federal Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Funding for Capacity Building to complete an Asset Management Plan including training. Intend to train an individual regardless of receiving funding as per staffing plan. To maintain close communications with Ministries Have all historical data of each asset entered in a Works Management software program by 2016 with preventive maintenance schedule complete for each asset Ministries to provide biannual reports. Application to SPF unsuccessful. Personnel hired in Asset management program on-going. Major is leading this venture. Page 15 of 20

16 actively monitor and maintain the aquifer for the health of residents. Continue to provide highquality water through the operation of the water treatment plant. The District of Hudson's Hope will be ready to respond on an as-needed basis to questions from residents on wells about the water quality in the aquifer. of FLNRO and Environment on updated current info on water quality in aquifers, streams and rivers. Protective Services Wild Fire Protection Conduct strategic fuel fire treatment project in Beryl Prairie To complete in Completed in Train fire department to BC wildfire SPP-WFF 1 standard Percentage of department trained to WFF-1 standard 85%. Ongoing. Procure additional wildfire fire fighting equipment including approved forestry coveralls and additional structural protection sprinkler kits. Procure equipment and initiate training. 75% complete. Ongoing. Structural Fire Training Implement lesson plans, qualify in-house instructors, improve training record keeping, deliver approved curriculum. Percentage of required modules completed 76%. Ongoing. Improve fire department infrastructure Replace unserviceable and inefficient building services equipment. Address building maintenance issues. Replace hot water heater downtown, replace space heaters downtown and BP fire halls. Replace current septic field at BP hall. Refinish bay floors downtown hall. 80%. To be completed Purchase Fire Department Rescue Truck Emergency Operations Centre and EOC Training Warning Sirens repair/replacement Tender work for 2 nd floor addition in downtown Fire Hall Award tender by summer 2018 Apply for funding; continue to identify training opportunities, and train staff for EOC roles Research alternatives to current system. Close tender bidding by end of spring and install before end of fall. Purchase by December 31, 2018 Training level of EOC staff. EOC training ongoing Ongoing. In communications with PRRD to discuss their research, and feasibility of utilizing a mass Page 16 of 20

17 notification system vice physical sirens. Page 17 of 20

18 Statement of Tax Exemptions PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS Reference Bylaw No. 754, 2008 The following buildings and land received exemption from taxation for the 2017 taxation year as per sections 220 & 224 of the Community Charter. Roll# Organization Class Assessment Tax Rate Total Tax Exempted Double H Saddle Club 6 9,600 (bldg) ,100 (land) Peace Valley Community Church Double H Saddle Club Hudson s Hope Historical Society Hudson s Hope Historical Society ,800 (land) 54,700 (bldg) 18,900 (land) 49,200 (bldg) 40,500 (land) 14,800 (bldg) 163,000 (land) 57,000 (bldg) 21,700 (land) , , Helen Rand Ruxton 6 16,600 (land) Hudson s Hope Evangelical Free Church Hudson s Hope Evangelical Free Church ,500 (land) 40,400 (land) 292,000 (bldg) , The Anglican Synod of the Diocese of 8 104,100 (land) Calendonia 6 192,200 (bldg) , Hudson s Hope Health Care Housing 6 2,133,000 (bldg) , ,000 (land) , Bullhead Mountain Curling Club 6 1,140,000 (bldg) , ,100 (land) , Hudson s Hope Community Hall 6 255,000 (bldg) , ,300 (land) Hudson s Hope Rod & Gun Club 6 43,300 (bldg) ,900 (land) ,300 (land) Hudson s Hope Ski Association 8 165,000 (land) , Page 18 of 20

19 2016 Statement of Disqualifications There were no Councillors disqualified during Page 19 of 20

20 2016 Audited Financial Statements There were audited Financial Statements for Page 20 of 20